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“In former times, God, who is without form or body, could never be depicted. But now when God is seen in the flesh conversing with men, I make an image of the God whom I see. I do not worship matter; I worship the Creator of matter who became matter for my sake.”

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John of Damascus
John of Damascus

John of Damascus was a monk, theologian, philosopher, and writer from the Byzantine Empire. Born in 676 and died on December 4, 749, he is renowned for his contributions to Christian theology, particularly during the Iconoclasm controversy. His works, such as 'The Defense of Images,' had a profound impact on the development of religious philosophy and art in subsequent centuries. more

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